Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of the 2020-2022 Pandemic on Quality of Life and Well-Being. Part III: Children and young people

The COVID-19 pandemic peaked in 2020-21 and although every country experienced the immediate impact on the health of their citizens, the social, economic and political impacts varied widely according to the institutional arrangements in place and the measures taken to contain the spread of the virus, particularly during the first year before vaccines were available. Borders between countries were closed restricting travel and isolating families. Furthermore, within countries, restrictions imposed on the ability to work, attend educational institutions and enjoy social events resulted in dramatic changes to the everyday lives of millions of people. For this session, we invite papers focusing on the (short-term and longer-term) impacts of the pandemic, including intended and unintended consequences of policy measures, on citizens’ quality life and levels of well-being (including its various dimensions). Papers may focus on one country or make comparisons across countries.